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External Quantum Efficiency Measurements and Outdoor Characterisation for PV Luminescent Downshifting Devices

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Abstract

In this paper, LDS layers (100 ± 05 μm) of Violet Lumogen dye encapsulated into PMMA polymer with different concentrations, 0.082, 0.044 and 0.170% w/w, were prepared by drop casting onto glass substrates. Layers were deposited on top of crystalline silicon cells to improve their performances. External quantum efficiency (EQE) measurements showed an enhancement for wavelengths where the violet dye is absorbing at 290–420 nm. From the outdoor characterisation, the highest gain in overall efficiency η (%) was recorded for PV/LDS device with a concentration of 0.082% w/w which shows an increase of 15% (relative) compared to the corresponding reference cell. Also a relative increase of 19% in the short-circuit current was outdoor measured for this device.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRenewable Energy and Sustainable Buildings
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages727-733
Number of pages7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Publication series

NameInnovative Renewable Energy
VolumePart F12697
ISSN (Print)2522-8927
ISSN (Electronic)2522-8935

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • External quantum efficiency
  • Luminescent downshifting
  • Outdoor characterisation
  • Photostability
  • Solar cell efficiency
  • Spectral response

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